The dichotomy I chose was balance versus instability. Balance to me is one of the first things I take notice of in any visual composition after all, and anything that seems off-balance just always strikes out at me. I chose a manta ray as my subject, but this was not a random decision. I wanted to choose some form of marine life, as I have always admired the aesthetic quality of underwater life. My reason for choosing a manta ray, was because of its unique shape in the marine world since most aquatic animals are much more streamlined in shape. Also, its flatness makes it easier to represent in a two dimensional space. 

Balance